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    VE SV6 towing.

    As long as the trailer has brakes and you load it properly you won't/shouldn't have any issues
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    [NSW] Roof racks to suit a VE Sedan

    Item: Aero style Rola racks RM362 Location: Maitland NSW Condition: Used but in good condition and comes with all mounts and Rola security key Price: $130 pick up or $150 posted Delivery: Australia post or pick up Payment: COD or Transfer Contact: Michael 0417652289 or...
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    [NSW] [NSW] K&N air cleaner

    Item: Air Cleaner to suit 2007 VZ/VE both V6&V8's part number is 33-2919 Location: Maitland NSW Condition: Used but was cleaned every 10000k's Price: $50 including postage so no offers please Delivery: Australia post or pick up Payment: COD or Transfer Contact: Michael...
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    VE SV6 towing.

    I used mine to tow an enclosed motorbike trailer loaded up with road race bikes (2) and spares food etc was probably close to 1T no brakes and 3 adults in the car. You do notice you got a trailer on and the arse sat down a bit but otherwise was fine.
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    [NSW] [fs] 2008 sv6 ve

    ITEM: SV6 Commodore sedan PRICE: Negotiable or Make an offer around $22,000 LOCATION: NSW Maitland YEAR: 2008 SERIES: 1 BADGE: SV6 ENGINE: Alloytech Hi output TRANSMISSION: Auto COLOUR: Bright Red EXTERIOR CONDITION: Very good buy has usual few chips here and there...
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    Utes - Who do you insure through and how much?

    I just rang around today Im 35 and NRMA 555 or with windscreen protection 616 AAMI 854 QBE 854 GIO 1100
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    Bicycle Rack

    Mountain Bikes | Bicycle Clothing | Bike Parts| Cycling Gear | Torpedo7 - Online Store Australia Search that site its got all sorts
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    300kms to 400kms to the tank is that right

    We have a SV6 with around 116,000k`s I get about 9.8-10.0L/100 round town. We`ve also just gotten back from our week up at Surfers.Car fully loaded 2 Adults,1 kid,boot zero room,Roof box that takes up whole roof and we still managed to average 9.2L Should also add we only fill up with...
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    Aftermarket mufflers for AFM models and SV6 drone

    Just for the rear mufflers is there any diffrence in fitment between the wagon,sedan,ute ???
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    spark plugs

    Its also a good idea to change the gaskets while your doing it. These are also now avail aftermarket. Got mine from Repco for $50 (was $80 ) but could get it cheaper else where($67) and asked if they could price match (as spark plugs where cheaper at Repco already) and the guy said we`ll beat...
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    SV6 VE Mods/Add-ons for more KW's, what have you done?

    I know a 2007 Aurion SX6 is 210kw (We own one) and our SV6 cant get anywhere near it. If you want a better power car (V6) buy a Toyota for sure. Both a PITA to work on but the Aurion is far better. I honestly cant believe how poor the VE SV6 is in everything. That includes build quality ...
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    Is 20% Tint too dark?

    We had 15% on our Landcruiser wagon.Since I drove it mostly it wasnt a major concern but have to say 15% is way to dark if you do a lot of night driving.I used to put the window down to reverse at night or in underground carparks.Forget being able to see a trailer.That was a pain also. Our...
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    Headlight adjuster replacment

    No its out of the warranty period
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    Headlight adjuster replacment

    Its seems both my lights no matter how they are adjusted keep dropping (left is worse). When I use the adjuster to get them up to an acceptable hight,it feels like they have screwed themselves out (like screwing a bolt in backwards on a nut) just wondering am I able to A.Pull apart and put...
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    [VIC] SOLD: Full face Helmet **SOLD**

    Auspost, should/are able to do it. I`ve sent complete race fairings from/to Melb via aus post and a helmut is way smaller. Also dont want to put a damper on a sale but people also need to be aware that any helmut worn on Australian roads that does not comply with ADR`s will mean your...
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    Spark plug change

    Got a June 2008 model. But funny you should suggest this as read only the other night some one fitting these and thought oh heck for the price might put them on if the inlets gotta come off anyway ,nothing ventured nothing gained hey :)
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    Spark plug change

    Ok our SV6`s next service will involve changing the plugs. Can anybody recommend a brand and/or part numbers. Put NGK in our Aurion this week and think probally stick with them unless people say otherwise. Also whats involved is changing the plugs any gaskets needed,do the upper chambers have...
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    VE Commodore Error Codes / Safety Mode

    Cant help you but on a diffrent note I just did the wifes car (Toyota Aurion) some how a sensor come off and alarms and lights golore :D .Went to Toyota and spent 45 mins getting codes clears/back/cleared etc and they never charged. I`d probally look for a diffrent dealer if they only did a...
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    parkers / headlights issue

    Where do you people get your LED parkers from. So far I`ve bought 8 T10 style 4LED parker bulbs from Jaycar and after about a month they all seem to melts 1 diode and become a 2LED anda week later it looks like a disco going on in my headlights as they flash the last bit of life out of the. I...
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    Baby seats

    Also if you didnt know you`ll also need a buckle to attach the seat beat to like a sash across the bottom. It doesn`t self tension like in other cars (buckle is like $10 from most baby seat installers)
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    ve hears how i painted my badge fellas

    What brand of oven clean did you use. Just to do our oven we`ve found Bam to be the best thats all
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    How to change the VE headlight globe

    You might find it easier to remove the engine instead to access from behind :)
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    New SV6 - Seat Covers?

    Mate I got a set or Black sheep skin covers that are air bag suitable. Bought them from Auto Barn for about $150-170. Easy to fit. Actually no harder than normal covers that I had on my Lux and Cruiser
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    How to change the VE headlight globe

    For the drivers side just pull upwards on your overflow tube (it pulls out) move it aside, look over the top and remove the dust cap closest to the inner guardby twisting it (thats the low beam ) pull the black light fitting off the globe, push and flick the chrome wire holding in the globe pull...
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    HID Question.

    A guy at work just went to Jaycar and bought HID globes and put them in his car (Nissan Pathfinder) . He reckons I should put some in my car (I wont be am happy with the globes I got ) But I was wondering . I always thought you needed more than just replacing globes, for HID`s. Thought...
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    Best H7 globes for VE headlights ?

    I bought a set of calibre from supercheap.Cost about $45 for the pair Found them to be whiter than what was in .But the holden lights are crap compared to my wifes Aurions. They aren`t HID. look more like house style bulbs but 300% better lighting of the road
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    [NSW] Yamaha YZF R1 Track-day/race bike

    ITEM: Yamaha YZF R1 2000 track day/Race bike PRICE: $6000 ono LOCATION: Maitland NSW YEAR: 2000 BADGE: YZF R1 ENGINE: 1000cc COLOUR: Red with Black bottom fairing TYRE CONDITION: 1track day ols (still good for at least 1 more depending on the group you ride in SERVICE...
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    Asked for a sump plug washer - got the whole bolt ?

    I replaced a sump washer back in the mid 90`s on my old Hilux. used a new fibre type tap washer that fitted and worked.Cant say I`ve ever replaced one before or after that lol
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    ve grille badging

    Cheers.Thats what I thought but wasn`t certian. Might even look at getting one made as a sticker yet ???
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    Ve sv6 intake ?

    Can you buy just the tubing from inlet manifold to AFM..Do away with that ugly stock pipe work,and still keep standard air box (already got a K&N) that`s all
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    ve grille badging

    How did you stick the rear badge back on after you took it off.. I was going to de badge mine but this looks sweet as.... Going to do my front Red
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    VE SV6 Alignment/Crabbing Issue

    Dont know where OP lives but Ross Rodrick at Kurri Kurri have been pretty go to me for my lasy couple of cars.Might be worth a look
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    How do you launch an auto?

    Yeah I do :) . But was thinking of a couple of things,plus had my 2yo helping type. i`ll go back and edit that sentence
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    best place to buy bilstein struts

    Is the place your getting them and the work done local in Newcastle.. If so can you say who please
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    How do you launch an auto?

    1.9sec really ??? mate I`ll have to get mine out and see.I thought they would of been heaps quicker than this. Just guess this as it was over 15 years ago that I had my little LC but it did a 10.9sec at the old EC drags (Ec raceway main straight) and this SV6 doesn`t seem slow like that. 2...
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    How do I change the headlight globes....easily ;)

    I did mine a while back.Had a bit of a problem at first but then read the owners manual. passengers side just pull up the washer fill tube and it comes out.(no need to remove part of the air cleaner ???) Drivers side just twist the over flow tube/neck out and have plenty of room. An other thing...
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    Best way to increase ride height?

    Are you talking about the likes of poly airs etc ??? I always thought they where ment for towing or carrying extra loads,to keep your vehicle level etc.Not to raise it Could be wrong
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    [QLD] $250 4 x VT rims with 2 great and 2 balding tyres

    Its hard to get answers dont worry i`ll look elsewhere
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    [QLD] $250 4 x VT rims with 2 great and 2 balding tyres

    my old boy is coming up.. Depending on where in QLD you are,if he travels near you I`ll get him to come and do the "what" option (check them out) So again 1.where in QLD are you 2.Do you know if they will also fit a HZ-WB Stud pattern (thats whats on my trailer and thats what these rims...
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